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Windeyer

NSW 2850 • New South Wales

187
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
168.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietAffordable
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About Windeyer

Windeyer is a small rural locality in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Mudgee in the Central West of NSW, and around 270 kilometres north-west of Sydney. With a population of 187 across around 85 dwellings spread over nearly 169 square kilometres, it is one of the region's most historically significant localities, having been a major gold mining centre during the 1850s gold rushes. At its peak, Windeyer was a bustling township with dozens of hotels and thousands of residents; today it has quietened considerably to become what some describe as a near ghost town.

The locality retains a rich colonial history and heritage character, with the surrounding countryside characterised by open grazing land, timber properties, and the gentle hills of the Central West. Mudgee — approximately 30 kilometres to the south-east — provides access to the region's well-regarded wine industry, schools, medical services, shopping, and a vibrant food and café scene. Windeyer appeals to those seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle steeped in Australian gold rush history, within easy reach of the Mudgee wine region's many attractions.

Windeyer falls under postcode 2850 and is governed by the Mid-Western Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Upper Hunter electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mid-Western
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Upper Hunter
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.69°, 149.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
168.67 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Windeyer for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$465K
10 sales · ▲ 26.5% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,941
Median 2023–24
$57,055
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,724

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink (limited) — Mudgee 35-45 min to Mudgee

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Lithgow (~100km) for train service to Sydney (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Access via Castlereagh Highway to Mudgee, then south via Lithgow or Bathurst

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small, dispersed rural locality; Mudgee 30km away provides all services and shopping

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
187
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Western Local Government Area, which contains Windeyer. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.4%
Motor vehicle theft
76.3 / 100k
2yr Down 60.8% 10yr —
Non-DV assault
404.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
145 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 9.8%
View all 62 offence types for Mid-Western →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windeyer known for? +

Windeyer is known for its rich gold rush history — at its peak in the 1850s it boasted 29 hotels and thousands of residents, making it one of the Central West's most significant goldfield towns. Today it retains a quiet historic character in the rolling countryside near Mudgee.

How far is Windeyer from Sydney? +

Windeyer is approximately 270 kilometres north-west of Sydney CBD, a drive of around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes depending on the route and traffic.

Does Windeyer have public transport? +

There is no regular passenger rail service in the Windeyer or Mudgee region. Limited coach services connect the broader area to Mudgee, but a private vehicle is essential for daily life in Windeyer.

What is the population of Windeyer? +

According to the 2021 Census, Windeyer has a population of 187 residents across approximately 85 dwellings, spread over a large rural area of nearly 169 square kilometres in the Mid-Western Regional Council.

Is Windeyer a good place to live? +

Windeyer offers an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle steeped in gold rush history, within 30 minutes of Mudgee's wine region, restaurants, and services. It suits those who value quiet country living, historical character, and the natural beauty of the Central West.

What is the postcode for Windeyer? +

The postcode for Windeyer is 2850, which it shares with Mudgee and other localities in the Mid-Western Regional Council area of New South Wales.

What is the median house price in Windeyer? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $465,000, up 26.5% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Windeyer a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Windeyer is part of the Mid-Western LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.